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Dethoff Family History

Dethoff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: De Hoff, Dethloff, Detloff, Neuhoff, Puthoff, Wemhoff, Westhoff

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Where is the Dethoff family from?

You can see how Dethoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dethoff family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethoff's in USA. California had the highest population of Dethoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dethoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dethoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dethoff. 100% of Dethoff men worked as a Contractor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Contractor
    100%

What Dethoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Dethoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Dethoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Dethoff. For the veterans among your Dethoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dethoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Dethoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dethoff in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dethoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dethoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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